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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

IBM Big Data Hub

For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. 3 While the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is already underway, accelerating this transition could help further limit emissions, even amid rising global energy needs.

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Innovative Solutions to Real Business Problems with Big Data from Space

CGI

We are particularly interested in the following markets and potential application areas, although good solutions in any business area are welcome: Energy: Submission to support site surveys, monitor pollution, or inform environmental regulatory requirements.

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Creating a sustainable future with the experts of today and tomorrow

IBM Big Data Hub

Equipping the current and future workforce with green skills According to new Morning Consult research commissioned by IBM, 71% of business leaders surveyed anticipate their business will emphasize sustainability skills criteria in their hiring in the next two years, with 92% expecting to invest in sustainability training in the next year.